Everyone in Jupiter Point knows the Knight brothers -- but their sister Cassie has been gone for the past twelve years, since the murder of their father. Now she's back in town, and when she meets sexy pilot and single dad Kevin O'Donnell, things might get TOO HOT TO HANDLE!

Single father Kevin O’Donnell would do anything to give his daughter Holly a stable life—including leave the Air Force and take a job working at Knight and Day Flight Tours in charming Jupiter Point, California. After his wild daredevil past, he’s sworn off relationships until Holly turns eighteen. Just three more years. No problem; he’s got this under control. Until a chance encounter with a smart, sassy bombshell—who just happens to be his new boss’s sister.

Since her father’s unsolved murder, Cassie Knight has spent over a decade on the road with her mother, memories chasing the fragile woman from town to town…or so Cassie thought. Only after returning to Jupiter Point does she learn something—or someone—all too real triggered their life on the run. Now, with her brother closing in on their father’s killer, Cassie’s free to pursue her own happiness for the first time. Enter smart, sexy, funny Kevin O’Donnell.

Of course they’ll have to keep it light. There’s a big off-limits sign on Kevin’s heart, and Cassie’s ready to hit the road the minute her father’s killer is found. She can do light—no problem. But she didn’t count on their sizzling chemistry…Holly’s suddenly odd behavior…and a killer who’s more cunning than the Knight family ever suspected. Too hot to handle? There’s only one way to find out.

HUGE, awesome giveaway to celebrate the release of COMING IN HOT! You could win the complete collection of all 5 Jupiter Point paperbacks, signed. AND a "Reading is Hot" tote bag! AND a Starbucks gift card AND an Amazon gift card and some miscellaneous Jupiter Point swag.

This will be a crazy fun night!! My good friends Erin Nicholas, Erin McCarthy, Samantha Chase, Melanie Shawn and I will be parting at Turn the Page Bookstore in Boonsboro, Maryland. It happens to belong to Nora Roberts herself, and word has it that the legend herself will be there!

No matter what, I'll be signing books and there will be champagne and hand massages and lots of fun to be had.

I don't know about you, but I go through USB flash drives like crazy. They're so useful, but sadly, they're usually not especially attractive. That's why I jumped on the chance to order some flash drives that look like this. These are gorgeous, aren't they? I'll have them at a signing in California in March, but in the meantime I'm giving several away in my Facebook reader group. If you win, I'll send you one already loaded with one of my last four books. You can even choose the book. :-) Just hop over to the group and join us! The giveaway post is pinned to the top. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotReaders/

Quick shoutout to USB Memory Direct who makes these lovely items -- and many other super-cool design options!

What better way to say goodbye to this crazy year known as 2016 than with a free gift guaranteed to make you smile?

The Ever After Romance Authors have put together a collection of stories all called ONE NEW YEAR'S EVE, all starting with the same first line. After that first line, all bets are off! To receive all the stories, just fill out out this EmailMe form. Pop the bubbly and enjoy!

You may or may not have noticed a random pic of the actor Chris Evans hiding on my website. Even though I wouldn't mind decorating the site with shots of Chris, it's actually there for a reason. It's part of a fun "Find Chris Evans" Rafflecopter giveaway that runs through October October 28.

What can you win, you ask? Check it out! Click the cover to enter or CLICK HERE.

And in more FINDING CHRIS EVANS news, my novella THE HOTSHOT EDITION is now live!

Jenna Mittelstadt has never forgotten the boy who wrote her a letter every week starting at the age of ten. But it’s been years since she stood him up on their first—and only—attempt to meet face to face. Her world fell apart that day, and she never told him why.So when her sister Ellie drags Jenna to a pancake breakfast honoring firefighters who’ve been working the Northern Minnesota wildfires, she doesn’t expect to run into a sexy, smoking-hot fireman wearing the friendship bracelet she made all those years ago.

Chris (Kit) Evans spends his summers battling fires, but there’s no fighting the instant heat between him and his childhood pen pal. He was crushed when she suddenly disappeared into thin air eight years ago… and finally meeting her seems like a miracle.Unfortunately, Jenna can’t get past the tragedy that took all the adventure out of her, while Chris can’t bear to see her drift through life another moment. So now the blaze-fighting expert must do everything he can to make Jenna catch fire…for her hopes, her dreams…and maybe even for him.

To celebrate the end of summer and the start of an amazing MLB post-season, I’ve teamed up with more than 25 fantastic baseball romance authors to give away a huge collection of novels, PLUS a Kindle Fire to one lucky winner!

You can win my novel DRIVE YOU WILD, plus books from authors like Alessandra Torre, V.K. Sykes and C.D. Reiss. This contest ends on October 10, so don't delay!

Release Day is always an exciting/nerve-wracking event. But this one is even more emotional for me. Reaching this point has been a crazy rollercoaster ride. In January of this year, I went through the toughest time in my career. Learning that I would no longer be working with my publisher was a blow that came out of the blue. I was heartbroken. I cried off and on for several days. (Thank God I have a patient, kind husband!) I spent a lot of time questioning myself and my purpose in this writing and publishing business.

But that experience also made me drill down deeper into my own wishes and dreams. I considered all possibilities, from quitting writing to writing something else entirely. But I really love the romance genre. I mean--I TRULY love it. Writing romance brings me such joy and satisfaction, and the reader-love I get in return means the world to me. That connection is much more important than any publisher could ever be. After all that soul-searching, I decided to keep writing what I love, go indie, work my ass off, and keep my fingers crossed. Once I made that decision, I was on fire. I love the idea of taking my career into my own hands and answering only to myself and my readers.

Enter .... Jupiter Point. We were in Hawaii at that point. At our place, we have a flat roof perfect for stargazing and I spent a lot of time up there. I became enamored of watching the planet Jupiter make its way across the night sky. It was so bright and bold, I actually imagined that it was telling me something in star-language. Something about being equally bold and strong and not giving a f**k. (My own interpretation, of course!) That's how the idea of a tourist town where stargazing is the main attraction came to me. Of course I had to name it after my favorite planet.

In SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE, firefighter Sean Marcus and Evie McGraw are both at turning-points in their lives. Sean wants to prove himself to the town he left, and Evie is faced with a choice that will define her future. As the Jupiter Point series continues, that will most likely be a recurring theme. Turning-points can change your life in all kinds of fascinating ways. Take it from me. :-)

I hope you love this book and this little town of Jupiter Point. Its motto is "Remember to Look Up at the Stars." I certainly won't be forgetting any time soon!

The town bad boy is back to clear his name

Firefighter Sean Marcus left Jupiter Point thirteen years ago in disgrace, but now he’s coming home to set the record straight. As the leader of the new Jupiter Point Hotshots wildfire crew, he’s out to prove he’s no longer the troubled boy who fled after a night of shocking violence. He’s returned for one reason only--and it’s not to fall in love. But that plan goes up in smoke the minute he sets eyes on Evie McGraw, all grown up and gorgeous.

The town sweetheart has a secret

Evie has never spoken about the night that changed her life. But she can’t escape it, especially now that her brother’s wild friend Sean is back. Rugged, sexy and impossible to ignore, he’s the only one who knows what truly happened. Evie gave up everything to protect her family, but now, she has to make a choice. Keep silent…or put her heart on the line and let Sean help heal the past?

So I'm part of a very cool, very unique mini-series called FINDING CHRIS EVANS. Six authors are involved -- Erin McCarthy, Erin Nicholas, Elizabeth Bemis, Lizzie Shane, Jennifer Chance and myself. (I swear, it's pure coincidence that we have 2 Erins, 2 Jennifers and 2 Elizabeths!) The set-up is this: a psychic tells Ellie Middlestadt that when she finds Chris Evans, true love will follow. Well, it turns out that there are six Chris Evanses in her little Minnesota town! Thus begins her hunt for HER Chris Evans -- but guess what happens to the Chris Evanses who aren't meant for her? True love is on its way ...

The prequel to the series -- Finding Chris Evans: The Fortuneteller Edition -- is now available for download -- for free! It's a short story that introduces the whole series, which starts on October 10. My story, the Hotshot Edition, comes out on October 17. ENJOY!!!

As my first official post here at the new site -- welcome, by the way! -- I have an invitation for you. If you're a fan of contemporary romance ranging from sexy to sweet, you will love the Ever After Romance Authors Facebook group. The group includes Erin Nicholas, Melanie Shawn, Samantha Chase, Candis Terry and me -- and nearly 1,000 readers. We are quite active in the group, especially when it comes to fun prizes and games. We have a party every single month, give away a goodie box with signed books and other swag, do monthly chats, and so many other things. And I'm sure we'll come up with more! Here's the link to join -- or click the pic! (Aren't we cute?)

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Fans of Bernard's wonderfully original characters and steamy, heartfelt romances will delight in the opening of her Love Between the Bases series, which features all of her hallmark humor, heat and delightful creativity.
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